he was granted nine days leave of absence on May 8th but he overstayed his leave and was declared absent without leave in England
finely produced in bronze gilt and enamels
with 71 hours Dual and 100 hours Solo to his credit
very good quality badge with fine silvering
so it seems natural that he was rated as a Netman - a Petty Officer responsible for operating the various-sized nets used to collect marine specimens - and having served through six Antarctic seasons aboard the Discovery II
A Fine Gold Distinguished Service Order Miniature Grouping Newly Listed he was granted nine daysGVI Distinguished Service Order in gold, suspension marked 18ct on reverse, only minor contact to enamels, order stands in extremely fine condition; period mounted with fine quality strikings; 1914 15 Star, 1918 War Medal; Victory Medal with MID oakleaf; Delhi Durbar Medal; GVI Efficiency Decoration; all on period ribbons as mounted, extremely fine overall. Housed in miniature medal case with single hinge detached, strong push button, fine.